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noun • one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Moneylenders | ||||||
noun • English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) | ||||||||
| 33% | 9 | A counter or table used by moneylenders or bankers | ||||||
noun • the funds of a government or institution or individual | ||||||||
Soft Hearted Moneylenders Make Pretences A Reality Crossword Clue
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USURPERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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USURPERS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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